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01-01.-2007, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Help! 1st bike for racing
Hi, I'm new and I've decided to get into road racing. My college has a cycling club and I have experience with other aerobic sports. I've narrowed my choice down to these three bikes (I'm on a bit of a tight budget):
1. Trek 1200 2. Giant OCR 2 3. '06 Scott Speedster S40 Would all of these bikes work with clip-on aero bars for time trials? Thanks for your help. |
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01-01.-2007, 08:13 AM
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Re: Help! 1st bike for racing
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I would pick the one your budget works the best with. You can race basically on anything. The bike I started racing on was a fuji finest (sora) triple. Worked great, ultra tuff (wrecked on occasion), and cheap (400$). Pick what fits you best and whatever you can afford and then go beat the crap outta it! Usually thats what happens to new racers  . I would also take into account what your LBS sells. They are gonna be the guys repairing your bike after you pogo a pedal during a corner and it winds up eating curb.Good Luck! |
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01-01.-2007, 08:35 AM
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Re: Help! 1st bike for racing
I've found all three bikes for the same price after shopping around (about $750).
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01-01.-2007, 08:47 AM
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Re: Help! 1st bike for racing
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Many of the new imports you describe and othjer bikes like them would usually drop by a big amount after slight use and unlike a used car, you and an honest shop can tell if there's trouble easily - nothing to hide like on an abused car. Why be the one to take the hit? make sure the shop offers a warranty and be sure to take any bike out for at least an hour over varied venues. If you get the killer deal from a private party, pay a trusting shop to help you get it fit and serviced. Tailwinds and Happy New Year racer, ex coach, team sponsor, racing official, and 2-shop owner 35 years. |
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